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We are very pleased to announce our new CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY AT Long Lane Surgery

Starting 27th November 2017

We have a monthly Hand Clinic which offers a full service from consultant appointments and special tests, through to hand surgery and follow up. This service is run by Blue Sky Orthopaedics, an Orthopaedic company set up by consultants at the University Hospitals of Leicester.

This service is available to all patients registered at a Leicester City or Leicestershire County and Rutland GP Practice

If you’ve been referred and have any questions, or would like further information please contact: Blue Sky Orthopaedics on 07894 833310

Non NHS Services

Travel Vaccines

Occupational and Medical examinations

Directly Bookable Adult Physiotherapy Service

We have a new scheme to access physiotherapy services. Patients aged 16+ can now self-refer, using the telephone number 01509 564379. A call handler will take the details of your problem and a trained physio will call you back within 2-3 working days with a management plan. Phone lines are open from 9:30am-12:20pm.

Help when you need it most

Let's Talk-Wellbeing is a service that provides psychological assessment and treatment for what are known as mild to moderate common mental health problems, which 1 in 4 of us will suffer with at some stage in our lives.

It is normal to experience changes in your mood and behaviour at times of stress and emotional upset. Your physical health may also affect your mood and stress levels. If these changes continue to affect you, then the Let's Talk-Wellbeing service could help. To access this service follow the link below to a self-referral portal:

Advisors from Quit Ready Leicestershire will be in touch - via telephone, text message, web chat or email - to offer support on a weekly basis during the 12-week programme to ensure people have the best possible chance of staying smoke-free. The service runs from Mondays to Fridays (9am to 7pm) and on Saturdays (10am-2pm).

Feet Referrals

Podiatry services aim to keep the population mobile, help users keep their independence and maintain their quality of life by providing an expert and complete range of foot and lower limb care, for those with a clinical, medical and/or physical need. This can range from corn, callous and nail treatment to the extremely specialised ‘high risk’ cases such as diabetic foot ulcer care, nail surgery, complex biomechanical assessment and treatment, through to provision of insoles and orthotics.

We are very pleased to announce our new CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY AT Long Lane Surgery

Starting 27th November 2017

We have a monthly Hand Clinic which offers a full service from consultant appointments and special tests, through to hand surgery and follow up. This service is run by Blue Sky Orthopaedics, an Orthopaedic company set up by consultants at the University Hospitals of Leicester.

This service is available to all patients registered at a Leicester City or Leicestershire County and Rutland GP Practice

If you’ve been referred and have any questions, or would like further information please contact:Blue Sky Orthopaedics on 07894 833310

Sickess Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'

The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel, you need to complete a Travel Health Questionnaire at least 8 weeks before travel. The nurse/surgery will then contact you to make an appointment (if necessary). To complete our questionnaire you will need to log on to your SystmOnline account, using the link below: (If you do not have a SystmOnline account please contact our reception team)

***Important*** If your departure date is within 6 weeks, we will be unable to offer you an appointment at the practice for your travel vaccinations and advice. You will need to contact an alternative travel clinic, details of their contact numbers are as follows:Loughborough 0333 111 007Leicester 0116 254 1282Nottingham 01159 475 498Derby 01332 3325 30